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Language: English Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; 1996 EGCS 1 (27/01/96)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: "Hewitt v Alex Sayer Project Services" CA 15 January 1996. H asked A for plans and estimates for a stable block. H then dropped the project because it was too expensive. A commenced proceedings for the balance of fees. Held, the initial letter was not an entire contract and that A could claim on a quantum meruit basis. H appealed. Appeal allowed.

"Hewitt v Alex Sayer Project Services" CA 15 January 1996. H asked A for plans and estimates for a stable block. H then dropped the project because it was too expensive. A commenced proceedings for the balance of fees. Held, the initial letter was not an entire contract and that A could claim on a quantum meruit basis. H appealed. Appeal allowed.